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We do not recommend letting your colored stone jewelry come in
contact with heat, detergents or chemicals. Never let your
jewelry come in contact with chlorine bleach. It can pit and discolor
the mounting and may ruin the stone. Avoid salt water.
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If you use a jewelry cleaner, read the directions very carefully
to make sure it is recommended for the particular stone you are
cleaning. Jeweler's Secret (TM) is safe toothbrush to dislodge dirt in crevices.
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Take off your jewelry when
doing chores or rough work. If you have an active lifestyle, take
extra precautions with some type of gemstones. Emeralds, for example,
are brittle and should not be worn when doing household chores or any
other activity where the stone could chip, abrade or scratch if you
subject.
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Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry box or wrap pieces
individually so they will not scratch each other. Keep your jewelry in
a clean, dry place.
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Don't jumble your jewelry
pieces in a drawer or jewelry case. Pieces can scratch each other.
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Be careful when removing
your jewelry to wash your hands. Do not leave your jewelry on the rim
of the sink where it can easily slip down the drain.
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Come see us at least once a year, preferably every six months. We
will check your jewelry for loose prongs and wear of mountings. We
will also give them a professional cleaning.
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There are many types of
ultrasonic cleaners that are sold for home use. These cleaners use
high frequency sound and can damage some stones. Be sure to check with
us first to learn what stones can be damaged by these machines, and
take note of the following gemstones requiring special care.
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Hair spray, perfume and perspiration may cause
jewelry to become dull. Apply all cosmetics, perfumes and colognes
before putting on colored gemstone jewelry. Make sure to wipe your
gemstones after wear to remove any chemicals, oils or perspiration.
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Do not subject gemstone
jewelry to sudden temperature changes.
